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SUMMARY:On Demand Content
DESCRIPTION:Our Education Providers are pleased to offer a variety of education programs online .  Please note\, you must request online access with the contact person listed in the program description. Once you have been given access to the program\, it will be available to you on demand. \nVisit our on demand page for more details on individual events offered: \nOn Demand Content
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-content/2023-12-01/
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SUMMARY:Scotsman Ice Systems: Ice 101 & Industry Cross Reference Tool [1+ CEU]
DESCRIPTION:Flexible Dates and Locations – contact Scotsman to schedule \nBy attending this program\, consultants will have a better understanding of 1) Where to use different types of ice: 2) General knowledge on how ice machines work; 3) Things to consider when deciding on an ice machine; 4) How to cross reference the industry’s ice machines; \n  \n1)     General Ice Machine Refrigeration Operation Basics \n2)     General Ice Machine Sizing Guide: How much ice do I need? \n3)     General Ice Machine Application Guide – Air Cooled\, Water Cooled\, Remotes\, Etc… \n4)     General Ice Forms – Uses and Applications \n Contact Vince Dattolo to schedule: vince.dattolo@scotsman-ice.com or 224.360.9621
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/scotsman-ice-systems-ice-101-industry-cross-reference-tool-1-ceu/2023-12-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Vince Dattolo":MAILTO:vince.dattolo@scotsman-ice.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T143000
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CREATED:20230822T143721Z
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SUMMARY:Middleby - Sustainability Solutions (10 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Middleby – Sustainability Solutions Series\nDecember 4-5\, 2023\nDallas\, Texas\n10 CEUs\nProgram Agenda – 10 CEUs Requested\nDay 1 \n\n1PM – Arrival to Dallas Facility\n1PM – 2PM – Facility Tour / Small Bites on the Tour\n2PM – 3PM – Rotation 1 – Sustainable Baking\n3PM – 4PM – Rotation 2 Sustainable Ice Solutions\n4PM – 4:30PM – Break\n4:30PM – 5:30PM – Rotation 3 Combi\n6:30PM – 7:30PM – Rotation 4 Hood Technology\n6:30PM – 8PM – Chef’s Table Dinner\n\nDay 2 \n\n8:15AM – Arrival to Dallas Facility\n8:30AM – 9AM – Continental Breakfast\n9AM – 9:30AM – Rotation 5 – Sustainable Coffee Solutions\n9:30AM – 10:30AM – Rotation 6 – Steam Sustainability\n10:30AM – 11AM – Break\n11AM – 12PM – Rotation 7 – Beverage & Refrigeration\n12PM – 1PM – Rotation 8 – Rapid Cook\n1PM – 2PM – Hands on Cooking\, Lunch Preparation & Lunch\n2PM – 2:30PM – Closing / Wrap-Up\n\nClick HERE to register and learn more
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/middleby-sustainability-solutions-10-ceus/
LOCATION:Middleby\, 2701 E State Hwy 121\, Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75056\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T170000
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SUMMARY:Food Warming Equipment\, Inc. - Winter 2023 FWE Consultant Seminar - (7.5 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Provide knowledge of various heating\, holding and transport systems to assist in designing future client projects. We will review construction and design methods\, which will allow future FCSI clients to deliver meals efficiently\, safely and at top quality. Categories that will be covered include Low Temperature Cooking\, Heated and Moisture Holding\, Serving Equipment\, Re-thermalizing Units\, Utility Transports\, Refrigeration\, as well as Portable Bars and Racks. We will have an in-depth presentation on the benefits of electric smokers\, and how they can potentially increase revenue without the costly investment of traditional pit BBQ. We will close the evening with a Chef hosted\, behind the scenes glimpse at Nashville’s newest fine dining “speak easy” style restaurant\, Gannon’s\, where Executive Chef Gannon Leary will discuss: What it means to open a high-end restaurant post covid\, what top issues are currently faced by the food service industry and how the right equipment can make or break a new restaurant.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/food-warming-equipment-inc-winter-2023-fwe-consultant-seminar-7-5-ceus/
LOCATION:FWE\, 5599 Hwy 31 W\, Portland\, TN\, 37148\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis Hartley":MAILTO:t-hartley@fweco.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T114500
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SUMMARY:NRA - Too Busy to Grow: Solving the ‘Never Enough Time’ Problem (.75 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:You have a ton of great ideas to improve and build your business. Build a positive work culture! Launch innovative marketing campaigns! Implement new brand initiatives! But if you’re a smaller operator or have limited staff\, it can be difficult to find the time to actually execute any of your great ideas. There will always be another new fire to put out that pulls your attention away. This session addresses one of the top issues faced by every restaurant leader: solving the “never enough time” problem. Learn from an experienced leader about tools to help build structure and efficiency in your daily operations so that you can focus on top priorities like business growth\, leadership\, and the ever-evolving conversation around transforming the work culture of the foodservice industry.\n_____ \nClosed captioning is available in 30 languages. \nRegistration Link: https://www.bigmarker.com/NationalRestaurantShow/Too-Busy-to-Grow-Solving-the-Never-Enough-Time-Problem?utm_bmcr_source=CEPartner
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/nra-too-busy-to-grow-solving-the-never-enough-time-problem-75-ceus/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T180000
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SUMMARY:Jay Mark Jam Session ‘Volume 5: Burger Bar
DESCRIPTION:Jay Mark Jam Session ‘Volume 5: Burger Bar \nOne session on December 7th\, 2023 @ The Jay Mark Group Test Kitchen (175 Lively Blvd. Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007) \n-2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nTopics and Brands Featured: \n-Share insights on ventless action stations for Pub style food \n-Discuss upcoming new product development & unique equipment solutions \n-Nieco \n-Evo America \n-TurboChef \n-Perfect Fry \n-CTX \n-Imperial \n-MagiKitch’n \n  \nAgenda \n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n-Introduction \n2:30 PM – 3:00 PM \n-Evo EVent Demonstration \n3:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n-Imperial IFS-250\, TurboChef Fire & Eco ST\, Perfect Fry\, Nieco Broiler & Magikitch’n Charbroiler equipment stations set up for demonstrations \n5:30PM – 6:00PM \n-Closing remarks \n  \n-Evo America \n\nThe ability to cook anywhere\nVersatility of ventless equipment\nIndustry Segments\n\n-TurboChef \n\nFoodservice Operations Design & Service Trends\nEquipment Needs Based on Trends\nConsiderations when Specifying Ventless Equipment\n\n-Imperial \n\nWhat to look for when choosing a fryer\nImportance of filtration and oil savings\n\n  \n-Nieco \n\nAutomation and the impact on labor\nMenu applications
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/jay-mark-jam-session-volume-5-burger-bar/
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T144500
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SUMMARY:NRA - Ask the Editors\, Restaurant Show Edition: What to Look Out for in 2024 (.75 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Wondering what may be coming for the foodservice industry in 2024? From business finance\, tipping\, and unionization\, to the next big things in menu trends and innovations\, off-premise\, experiential dining and more\, we’re bringing together editors from Restaurant Business\, Foodservice Director\, and Nation’s Restaurant News to share their insights on what they anticipate will be the biggest topics of conversation in 2024. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from these experts all in one place\, and to ask questions during the audience Q&A. We also welcome you to submit questions in advance for our editors to answer live during the webinar. Submit your questions here by December 7th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YTQMGXD\n_____ \nClosed captioning is available in 30 languages. \n  \nRegistration Link: https://www.bigmarker.com/NationalRestaurantShow/Ask-the-Editors-Restaurant-Show-Edition-What-to-Look-Out-for-in-2024?utm_bmcr_source=CEPartner
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/nra-ask-the-editors-restaurant-show-edition-what-to-look-out-for-in-2024-75-ceus/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T132020
CREATED:20231121T223451Z
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SUMMARY:BLEND : Served by Middleby MAINS [4 CEUs]
DESCRIPTION:Program Outline – \n• Establishing your Parameters (45 mins) o Coffee origins\, coffee flavor wheel\, roasting techniques\, how to identify quality o Local roasters tasting experience o Identifying extraction variables to reach the golden cup standard \n• Love your Coffee Design a Latte (45 mins) o Small scaled beverage center implementation to large scaled beverage operation o What you’ll need from small to large o Operational flow and design considerations to optimize a design and reduce staffing \n• Iced Coffee\, Cold Brew & Nitro Notes (45 minutes) o Why cold beverages and cold coffee are year-round and not seasonally fluid o The benefits and client success of implementing cold brew and nitro brews o Various beverages that can infuse nitrogen o Flavors and iced beverage trends to keep an eye on \n• The Espresso Martini and Unconventional Spaces (45 minutes) o How to make the perfect espresso martini o Implementing an elevated coffee offering in unconventional spaces o How quality coffee offerings can improve the customer experience o Residential trends in commercial design
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/blend-served-by-middleby-mains-4-ceus/
LOCATION:Middleby Residential Chicago Showroom\, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza\, Suite 100\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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